Waste-Free Vegetarian Curry (Printable)

A vibrant, adaptable curry using assorted vegetables and spices for a hearty, sustainable meal.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh & Leftover Vegetables

01 - 2 cups assorted vegetables (carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, bell peppers, green beans), chopped
02 - 1 cup leafy greens (spinach, kale, or chard), chopped
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Pantry Staples

06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
07 - 1 can (14 fl oz) diced tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
08 - 1 can (14 fl oz) coconut milk
09 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas or lentils (optional)

→ Spices

10 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
13 - ½ teaspoon turmeric
14 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

16 - Cooked rice or flatbread
17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - ½ cup plain yogurt or plant-based yogurt (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and optional cayenne pepper; cook for 30 seconds to release aromas.
04 - Add all chopped vegetables except leafy greens, stirring to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
05 - Pour in diced tomatoes and coconut milk, bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
06 - If desired, add cooked chickpeas or lentils. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 - Cover and cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften.
08 - Stir in chopped leafy greens and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
09 - Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with cooked rice or flatbread, garnished with chopped cilantro and optional yogurt.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Adaptable to use leftover vegetables
  • Hearty flavor in a sustainable way
02 -
  • Use any combination of vegetables you have on hand. Root vegetables, squashes and cruciferous veggies work especially well
  • Leftovers keep well and flavors improve overnight
03 -
  • For extra heat, add a diced chili with the onions
  • For a protein boost, add paneer or tofu cubes
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